Gitanjali Rajamani
Director at The/Nudge, Co-Founder at Farmizen, Founder at GreenMyLife, Terra.Do Fellow
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After being ninja-level incognito on LinkedIn for a long time, with a gentle Nudge, I'm sharing thoughts on my passionsโfood, agriculture, and the intricate world of plant systems. ๐ฑโจ #NewBeginnings #SharingThoughts The Bee๐EffectIn Chaos theory, there's something called'The Butterfly Effect๐ง๐ฝ'. It's based on the idea that the world is deeply interconnected, so one small occurrence can influence a much larger system. For example, a butterfly's wings might create tiny changes in the atmosphere that could alter the path of a tornado.We don't know whether a butterfly really can alter a tornado, but a Bee mostly definitely can alter a lot of things like our food production.Approximately 75% of global food crops depend, to some extent, on pollinators like bees. This includes fruits, vegetables, nuts, and even crops that feed livestock. Without bees, our dinner plates would be sparse, lacking the colourful variety of foods that we often take for granted.Beyond agriculture, bees contribute to the natural world by pollinating wild plants, sustaining ecosystems, creating a ripple effect that supports the reproduction of countless plant species. The Global Decline of Bee๐Populations:In recent years, the world has witnessed a concerningdecline in bee populations. This decline is attributed to several factors such as pesticide usage, habitat loss, Climate change, Diseases and Parasites.A World Without Bees๐: The Unthinkable Consequences: The absence of bees would trigger a domino effect across ecosystems and human societies leading to Food Security Crisis, Ecosystem Collapse, Economic Impact, Loss of Biodiversity.Supporting Bee๐Populations: What Can Be Done?Sustainable Agriculture Practices - minimizing use of chemicals, Habitat Restoration, Public Awareness and Education, Beekeeping and Apiculture are some of the immediate steps and practices that can be done to conserve bees.Beekeeping stands out as a space-friendly agricultural practice. Unlike some conventional farming practices that demand extensive land, machinery, and constant attention, beekeeping is a low-intensity activity making it an ideal pursuit for women farmers, especially when men migrate for labor opportunities. If the challenges like training and hand holding, are taken care of, bee keeping can be a lucrative proposition for low income farmers.Bee-keeping increases farmer's crop productivity by an average of 25% and from the hives farmers can make money by selling Honey, Beeswax, Royal jelly and Pollen. As per a report by IMARC, the Indian apiculture market size is expected to reach a value of Rs 33,128 million by 2024, expanding at a CAGR of nearly 12% by 2024. An organised and tech-driven bee-farming program is an excellent initiative for increasing incomes, generating employment opportunities with skill-building projects. If we need our regular supply of fruits and vegetables, To Bee or Not to Bee is not even a question๐
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Sankara Iyer
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very very insightful post. thanks a lot for sharing Gitanjali Rajamani Bees are very crucial for all of the ecosystem no doubt about it. CC : Shivkumar Krishnamoorthy, PSMยฎ, PSPOยฎ
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Sagar Kalantre
PMO Consultant | Project Management Coach | Process Excellence Consultant | PMO-CP; PMP; CSM; LSSBB; PMI-PMP ATP Instructor
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Wow, this insight on the importance of bees in our food systems was eye-opening! It's inspiring to hear about the potential for sustainable beekeeping to not only support the environment, but also provide economic opportunities for farmers. Thank you for shedding light on this crucial issue! ๐๐ฑ
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Bees, beans and sustainability!The sheer magnitude of work carried out by bees is magnificent and it makes them an inseparable part of coffee plantations. As pollinators, they help to preserve the quality and flavor of coffee beans. This aspect of integrated farming always fascinates me. While the majority of coffee production is managed by our people, bees deserve to be credited for pollinating some of the rich varieties. The health of the bees are also deeply interlinked with the quality of beans harvested. To ensure healthy hives and to promote sustainable beekeeping, Kelachandra Coffee has implemented several initiatives including training programs for local farmers, pollinator-friendly habitats, integrated pest management strategies and research studies in collaboration with agricultural universities and research institutions.Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gr6NuCE5#beekeeping #sustainablefarming
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